Charter School Omnibus  |  H219

H219 makes various changes to laws affecting charter schools by removing restrictions on enrollment growth for low performance, permitting admission of out-of-state students and foreign exchange students, and allowing counties to appropriate property taxes to fund capital needs.

The Senate passed H219 on August 16, 2023, by a vote of 27 to 18, following the Governor’s veto. We have assigned pluses to the noes because charter schools are government-funded schools by another name, and education is not the role of government. A child’s education is the responsibility of—and a fundamental right of choice retained by—his or her parents. Educational freedom cannot be achieved by forcing other citizens to furnish their tax dollars for a compulsory, failing, and government-controlled K-12 school system.

Parents’ Bill of Rights  |  S49

S49 establishes a Parents’ Bill of Rights enumerating certain rights of parents related to the education, health, privacy, and safety of their child.

The Senate passed S49 on August 16, 2023, by a vote of 27 to 18, overriding the Governor’s veto. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the upbringing, care, and control of children belongs to—and is a fundamental right of—parents, not the government. Parental rights, as with all other fundamental rights, are protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Parents’ Bill of Rights  |  S49

S49 establishes a Parents’ Bill of Rights enumerating certain rights of parents related to the education, health, privacy, and safety of their child.

The House passed S49 on August 16, 2023, by a vote of 72 to 47, overriding the Governor’s veto. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the upbringing, care, and control of children belongs to—and is a fundamental right of—parents, not the government. Parental rights, as with all other fundamental rights, are protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Restoring Sound Money  |  H721

H721 would require the State Treasurer to conduct a study on the creation of a North Carolina Bullion Depository for storing certain investment metals, such as gold, and virtual currency, such as Bitcoin. 

The House passed H721 on June 28, 2023, by a vote of 73 to 40. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this bill would help restore sound money and enforce the U.S. Constitution’s monetary provisions. According to Article 1, Section 10, of the Constitution, “No State shall…make any Thing but gold and silver Coin a Tender in Payment of Debts.” States can and must act now to protect Americans’ financial freedom and privacy by both ending the Federal Reserve’s unconstitutional monopoly on money and thwarting the federal government’s tyrannical plans to impose a Central Bank Digital Currency.

Prohibiting ESG-Based State Contracts  |  H750

H750 prohibits state entities from using environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria or economically targeted investments (ETI) requirements when awarding state contracts or making employment decisions.

The Senate passed H750 on June 27, 2023, by a vote of 29 to 16, overriding the Governor’s veto. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because it is unconstitutional for state entities to condition public contracts or employment based on all-encompassing ‘woke’ ESG/ETI factors that compel Americans to relinquish their fundamental rights. As a political and ideological scam that seeks to proliferate worldwide, implement a ‘social credit’ rating system, and advance the United Nations’ Agenda 2030, the ESG/ETI movement rejects private property and freedom of association. It attempts to restrict access to certain services by preventing both individuals and companies from entering into contracts voluntarily based on their own interests, which violates the due process and equal protection clauses of the Fifth and 14^th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Abortion Restrictions  |  S20

S20 restricts abortion after 12 weeks of a woman’s pregnancy, rather than 20 weeks, except in cases of rape or incest, a life-limiting anomaly, or a medical emergency.   

The Senate passed S20 on May 16, 2023, by a vote of 30 to 20, overriding the Governor’s veto. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because North Carolina should act to ban the practice of abortion entirely and secure the right to life for all persons. The right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and protected by the Fifth and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Abortion Restrictions  |  S20

S20 restricts abortion after 12 weeks of a woman’s pregnancy, rather than 20 weeks, except in cases of rape or incest, a life-limiting anomaly, or a medical emergency.   

The House passed S20 on May 16, 2023, by a vote of 72 to 48, overriding the Governor’s veto. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because North Carolina should act to ban the practice of abortion entirely and secure the right to life for all persons. The right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and protected by the Fifth and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Second Amendment Freedom and Protections  |  S41

S41 repeals the requirement to obtain a pistol purchase permit, makes an exception for concealed carry in places of religious worship located on privately-owned school property, and authorizes concealed carry for certain law enforcement facility employees.

The Senate passed S41 on March 28, 2023, by a vote of 30 to 19, overriding the Governor’s veto. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because government has a duty to secure an individual’s natural and unalienable right to self-defense, regardless of their location in a place of worship or school. The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees that the right of the American people “to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”

Expanding Government Healthcare  |  H76

H76 provides Medicaid coverage though NC Health Works to adults aged 18-64 with incomes up to 133% of the federal poverty level, while authorizing increased Medicaid reimbursements to hospitals.

The Senate passed H76 on March 15, 2023, by a vote of 44 to 2. We have assigned pluses to the noes because neither healthcare nor social welfare is the legitimate object of government. Medicaid, like other so-called ‘entitlement programs,’ not only causes more debt, poverty, and government dependency in the United States, but continues the anti-constitutional and discriminatory act of income-based taxpayer theft, which deprives hardworking American citizens of their right to the wages they have earned. The Bill of Rights and 14th Amendment were intended to safeguard against undue disparagements of a person’s “property” and provide “equal protection of the laws” for all Americans.

Article V Convention  |  H235

H235 would apply to Congress for a “convention of the states” under Article V of the U.S. Constitution “limited to proposing amendments to the United States Constitution that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress.”

The House passed H235 on March 8, 2023, by a vote of 61 to 55. We have assigned pluses to the noes because efforts to call an Article V convention should be resisted. The States should act immediately to nullify all unconstitutional federal laws, rather than risk a constitutional convention. Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct potential errors or defects in the Constitution, not the failure of elected officials to uphold their oath of office.

Pistol Purchase Permit Repeal  |  H50

H50 would repeal the requirement to obtain a pistol purchase permit from the sheriff prior to the purchase or receipt of a pistol.

The House passed H50 on February 22, 2023, by a vote of 67 to 48. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this stand-alone bill would have simply removed the state’s blatantly unconstitutional pistol purchase permit requirement. The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees that the right of the American people “to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”

Expanding Government Healthcare  |  H76

H76 provides Medicaid coverage though NC Health Works to adults aged 18-64 with incomes up to 133% of the federal poverty level, while authorizing increased Medicaid reimbursements to hospitals.

The House passed H76 on February 16, 2023, by a vote of 92 to 22. We have assigned pluses to the noes because neither healthcare nor social welfare is the legitimate object of government. Medicaid, like other so-called ‘entitlement programs,’ not only causes more debt, poverty, and government dependency in the United States, but continues the anti-constitutional and discriminatory act of income-based taxpayer theft, which deprives hardworking American citizens of their right to the wages they have earned. The Bill of Rights and 14th Amendment were intended to safeguard against undue disparagements of a person’s “property” and provide “equal protection of the laws” for all Americans.

Con-Con – Term Limits  |  H172

H172 applies to Congress for an Article V convention of states for the sole purpose of imposing term limits on Congress.

The North Carolina House of Representatives passed H172 on March 17, 2021 by a vote of 61 to 52. We have assigned plusses to the nays because a so-called “Convention of the States” would not be of “limited” purpose. The vague and contradictory text contained in this joint resolution dangerously permits what Article V of the U.S. Constitution describes as a “Convention for proposing Amendments” or second constitutional convention. Notably, Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct structural deficiencies in the federal government, not the behavior of its elected officials. H172 should be opposed in favor of less risky, more precise, and immediate solutions that would restore power back to the states and to the people, such as clear-cut proposals in Congress to repeal bad amendments or state nullification of specific unauthorized federal laws.

Con-Con  |  H233

H233 would apply to the United States Congress for a Convention of the States to propose amendments to the United States Constitution to impose a balanced budget amendment, to limit the power of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office for members of Congress.

The North Carolina House of Representatives passed H233 on May 5, 2021 by a vote of 60 to 57. We have assigned pluses to the nays because a “Convention of the States” would not be of “limited” purpose. Notably, Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct structural deficiencies in the federal government, not the behavior of its elected officials. H233 should be opposed in favor of less risky, more precise, and immediate solutions that would restore power back to the states and to the people, such as clear-cut proposals in Congress to repeal bad amendments or state nullification of specific unauthorized federal laws.

Additional COVID-19 Relief  |  S172

S172 appropriates $6,400,545,070 in federal funds received by the State under the ARPA and specifies the estimated amounts to be received by the State.

The North Carolina State House of Representatives passed S172 on May 20, 2021 by a vote of 100 to 2. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the spending of taxpayer money for purposes not authorized under Art. 1 Sec. 8 of the U.S. Constitution tightens the federal-state lockstep on redistribution of income. Additionally, distribution of federal taxpayer dollars comes with contingencies and requirements, forcing states into situations that violate the U.S. Constitution.

Rural Healthcare Access  |  S408

S408 expands Medicaid coverage for adults aged 18-64 with incomes up to 133% of the federal poverty level and invests $1 billion to address the opioid, substance abuse, and mental health crisis using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, This legislation also include proposals to increase access to healthcare in rural areas of the State. 

The North Carolina State House of Representatives passed S408 on June 28, 2022 by a vote of 102 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this law greatly expands the size of government, creating a program that only benefits one faction of the population. Also, the spending of taxpayer money for purposes not authorized under Art. 1 Sec. 8 of the U.S. Constitution tightens the federal-state lockstep on redistribution of income. Additionally, distribution of federal taxpayer dollars comes with contingencies and requirements, forcing states into situations that violate the U.S. Constitution. Healthcare is not a right under the constitution.

Prohibit Private Money in Elections  |  S725

S725 bans North Carolina election boards and officials in counties from accepting private money to run elections (Zuckerbucks).

The North Carolina State House of Representatives passed S725 on November 18, 2021 by a vote of 63 to 48. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because strengthening our election laws are crucial in the preservation of our election process and election integrity. Article IV, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution provides that “citizens” of the United States “shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities,” such as the “right of citizens of the United States” to vote as prescribed in the 26th Amendment. Tightening election laws preserve the integrity of the election process and keeping outside money out of elections will prevent outside influence of elections.

Pistol Purchase Permit Repeal  |  H398

H398 repeals the pistol purchase permit system in North Carolina. 

The North Carolina House of Representatives passed H398 on May 5, 2021 by a vote of 69 to 48. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms is protected by the 2^nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and there should be no infringement whatsoever on that right.

Additional COVID-19 Relief  |  S172

S172 appropriates $6,400,545,070 in federal funds received by the State under the ARPA and specifies the estimated amounts to be received by the State.

The North Carolina State Senate passed S172 on May 20, 2021 by a vote of 49 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the spending of taxpayer money for purposes not authorized under Art. 1 Sec. 8 of the U.S. Constitution tightens the federal-state lockstep on redistribution of income. Additionally, distribution of federal taxpayer dollars comes with contingencies and requirements, forcing states into situations that violate the U.S. Constitution.

Emissions Reduction  |  H951

H951 requires the Utilities Commission to take all reasonable steps to achieve a 70% reduction in emissions of carbon dioxide from electric public utilities from 2005 levels by the year 2030, and carbon neutrality by the year 2050. 

The North Carolina State Senate passed H951 on October 6, 2021 by a vote of 42 to 7. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this legislation advances the Marxist climate change agenda and taxpayers should not be on the hook for this cost.

Rural Healthcare Access  |  S408

S408 expands Medicaid coverage for adults aged 18-64 with incomes up to 133% of the federal poverty level and invests $1 billion to address the opioid, substance abuse, and mental health crisis using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, This legislation also include proposals to increase access to healthcare in rural areas of the State. 

The North Carolina State Senate passed S408 on May 10, 2021 by a vote of 49 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this law greatly expands the size of government, creating a program that only benefits one faction of the population. Also, the spending of taxpayer money for purposes not authorized under Art. 1 Sec. 8 of the U.S. Constitution tightens the federal-state lockstep on redistribution of income. Additionally, distribution of federal taxpayer dollars comes with contingencies and requirements, forcing states into situations that violate the U.S. Constitution. Healthcare is not a right under the constitution.

Require Cooperation with ICE  |  S101

S101 Requires that state officials must work with ICE and make sure they are aware when an individual charged with certain offenses was in custody and that person’s legal residency or United States citizenship status was undetermined.

The North Carolina State Senate passed S101 on July 1, 2022 by a vote of 25 to 19. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because state or local governments that pursue “sanctuary policy” undermine the U.S. Constitution’s provision, in both Art. I Sec. 8 and Art. 2 Sec. 3, that the federal government shall have the power to establish uniform immigration law and ensure that such law be faithfully executed.  Moreover, the 10^th Amendment reserves powers to the states that can be used to address the crisis of illegal immigration and provide for their own public safety.

Prohibit Private Money in Elections  |  S725

S725 bans North Carolina election boards and officials in counties from accepting private money to run elections (Zuckerbucks).

The North Carolina State Senate passed S725 on November 29, 2021 by a vote of 27 to 19. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because strengthening our election laws are crucial in the preservation of our election process and election integrity. Article IV, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution provides that “citizens” of the United States “shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities,” such as the “right of citizens of the United States” to vote as prescribed in the 26th Amendment. Tightening election laws preserve the integrity of the election process and keeping outside money out of elections will prevent outside influence of elections.

Pistol Purchase Permit Repeal  |  H398

H398 repeals the pistol purchase permit system in North Carolina. 

The North Carolina State Senate passed H398 on August 18, 2021 by a vote of 27 to 20. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms is protected by the 2^nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and there should be no infringement whatsoever on that right.